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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Mulgrave School vs. Oak Bridge Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

    Map

    Address

    Address

    2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 3H9, Canada

    55 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 5S2, Canada

    Distance

    Distance

    7,661.8 km

    5,726.5 km

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on Mulgrave School as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2018

    Enrolment

    N/A

    100

    Grades

    N/A

    SK to 12

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Day

    Language of instruction

    N/A

    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    N/A

    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Emotional
    The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    Student-paced
    The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

    Academic culture

    N/A

    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

    Avg. Class Size

    N/A

    8 to 12

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Academic
    Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    N/A

    $31,000 to $45,500

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    Yes

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    K to 10

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $5,000

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    7

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    0%

    Day entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Boarding entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades K - 11

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "For Waterloo Region parents watching a child with ASD face bullying or fall behind, you aren't alone. Every child deserves to learn, yet traditional systems often lack the resources to support it. At Oak Bridge Academy, we understand your burnout. Our expert staff are trained in ABA and ACT, enabling them to blend education with behavioural therapy to foster independence. Your child doesn't need to struggle. At Oak Bridge Academy, they will build friendships, leadership skills, and a love of learning."

    • Small class sizes with 10 students to 1 teacher and 2 Behaviour Technicians
    • Ontario Certified Teachers
    • Specialty literacy programs based on Orton-Gillingham
    • Chromebooks provided for each student
    • Read & Write Assistive Technology available to all students
    • Clinical oversight
    • Multi disciplinary collaboration (OT, SLP, ABA)
    • Adjunct programs in mindfulness, contingency management, goal setting and emotional regulation
    • Adjunct programing in social and daily living skills

    What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy's vision statement encompasses our belief and conviction "where success is presumed and actively pursued". With intentionality and conviction to this statement, we are committed to be the leading provider of educational services for students with exceptionalities. Our values include acceptance of differences, succeeding together, inspiring the love of learning, providing a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community while prioritizing training and evidence based practices."

    What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy uniquely serves Waterloo Region students with ASD who struggle in traditional schools. We differentiate by seamlessly blending academic education with clinical behavioural therapy. Our staff are expertly trained in ABA, ACT, and Mindfulness, delivering these therapies directly in the classroom. This hands-on approach builds cognitive flexibility and independence. The ultimate outcome? Rather than falling behind, students thrive as they develop leadership skills, lasting friendships, and a true love for learning."

    What key junctures in school_name's history have most shaped its present?

    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy was founded in Cambridge, Ontario, on the belief that all children can learn with the right support. Created for Waterloo Region families experiencing burnout as their children with ASD faced bullying or fell behind, OBA offers a safe, inclusive haven. A major milestone was opening our second campus on Hespeler Road to meet growing demand. By combining small classes with expert ABA and ACT behavioural therapies, we deliver high-quality education that builds independence. Today, we continue to empower students to build friendships, love learning, and truly thrive."

    What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy is the ideal fit for neurodivergent learners, particularly students with ASD in the Waterloo Region who may be struggling, unhappy, or falling behind in traditional schools that lack the necessary resources. The students who benefit most are those who need individualized structure to overcome challenges, build lasting friendships, and develop true independence. Our families are often parents who have felt burnt out or alone, but who firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow safely. They value deep collaboration with our specialized team and understand that behavioural development and life skills are just as vital as academic success. Together, we partner to help their children move past their struggles and truly flourish."

    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "We advise against Oak Bridge Academy if a family seeks a traditional, mainstream academic environment that prioritizes standardized testing over specialized behavioural development. If a child does not require intensive support for ASD, or if a family prefers a rigid system that separates clinical therapy from the classroom, we are not the right fit. Our model is built specifically for parents whose children are struggling, falling behind, or facing bullying in conventional schools. A mismatch occurs if a family resists a highly collaborative approach rooted in ABA and ACT."

    To your knowledge, why do families choose school_name over others?

    To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Families choose Oak Bridge Academy because we offer a vital alternative to traditional systems that lack the resources to support children with ASD. While other schools separate education from therapy, our expert staff seamlessly blend high-quality academics with ABA, ACT, and Mindfulness directly within the classroom. Parents who previously felt burnt out and alone choose us because we don't just help their child get by. We provide a safe community where students overcome bullying, build lasting friendships, and develop true independence."

    How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "In the Waterloo Region, Oak Bridge Academy is recognized as a vital lifeline and safe haven for children with ASD and their families. The public sees us as pioneers who successfully bridge the gap between clinical behavioural therapy and high-quality education. We are known as the school where students who were previously unhappy, bullied, or falling behind finally find their footing and flourish. When people think of OBA, they think of expert, compassionate staff, life-changing support for exhausted parents, and a community where every child can learn."

    What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Families initially look to Oak Bridge Academy to stop the immediate cycle of school unhappiness and academic decline. However, our deeply embedded use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness is often underappreciated at first. This approach goes far beyond simply managing behaviour in the moment; it explicitly teaches students cognitive flexibility and emotional resilience. This therapeutic foundation is the hidden engine that ultimately allows our students to transition from just surviving to becoming independent leaders."

    What do families find surprising about school_name?

    What might families find surprising about your school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Parents who come to us feeling burnt out are often surprised by how quickly the heavy emotional burden lifts. They expect a clinical environment but are met with a vibrant, joyful community where their child actually wants to go to school. Families are amazed to see children who once faced isolation and bullying suddenly building lasting friendships, discovering leadership skills, and coming home genuinely happy and excited to learn every single day."

    What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Driven by our mission to ensure no child with ASD struggles in an under-equipped system, we recently achieved a major milestone by opening our second campus on Hespeler Road. This expansion directly addresses the growing demand from burnt-out families in our community. Along with the new campus, we have expanded our clinical services and added more expert staff fully certified in ABA and ACT. These changes ensure we continue delivering the high-quality, integrated behavioural education that allows our students to thrive."

    How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Over the next five years, Oak Bridge Academy will expand our educational programming and clinical services to reach more families who feel isolated and alone. Guided by our philosophy that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, we plan to deepen our community partnerships and enhance our life skills curriculum. We will continue growing our infrastructure to ensure no student in our region is left to struggle in an unequipped system. Our future is focused on creating even more pathways for our students to develop leadership, build lifelong friendships, and confidently step into successful futures."

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